On this article we’re going to focus on an issue that may look superficial to most of you, but has happened to a lot of motorists! Indeed, we are going to focus on the of a key locked on you Audi A4, and what to do if we find ourselves in this position? Whether it doesn’t want to suit in the cylinder or you can’t turn it anymore, we will try to help you uncover the cause of this issue and give you the solution. It may seem logical, but when you don’t know all the cars in depth, being faced with a locked key can be disconcerting. Before you think about buying a new key or having it remanufactured, browse this instruction. In this content, we will first try to teach you why the key gets stuck in your cylinder Audi A4, and secondly, how to unlock the key from your Audi A4.
Why is my key locked in my Audi A4?
What could have happened to your car key being blocked in the cylinder of your Audi A4? In this part we will try to explain why your key can get stuck. There are several answers that can induce the key to your car to get locked.
- Some dirt accumulated on it, which may cause the key to get stuck in the cylinder’s sprocket system. It can sometimes prevent it from entering the cylinder easily, or it can block it inside the cylinder.
- A broken or damaged key, if your key is broken, bent or has some of its teeth damaged, it’s bound to have a hard time coordinating the impression in the barrel of your Audi A4.
- A steering wheel locker activated, which will prevent your key from turning and thus start your Audi A4.
- At last, it may be that if you have an automatic gearbox, you have the D position engaged and that this stops the key of your car from turning correctly in the barrel.
All these reasons can cause an external or internal blocking of the key of your Audi A4, so don’t forget to verify all these aspects to know what issue you are standing in front of.
How to unlock the key of my Audi A4
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Finally, let’s move on to the practical section that will let you to unlock the key of your Audi A4. Now that you’ve managed to analyze the reason why your key is blocked, we’ll see what possibilities are available to you to cure this issue. We will take up the different concerns and give you the corresponding solutions:
- Dirt blocking the key to your Audi A4: If you key is stuck in the cylinder, use a wrench remover and move the key (without too much force) in different directions to try to unlock it. If it doesn’t want to go in anymore, ensure that to inspect it properly and clean out any dirt you may find. If you think the dirt is in the cylinder or switch, move the key back and forth to try to get the dirt out.
- The key of my Audi A4 doesn’t turn anymore and my steering wheel is locked: In this case, it’s your anti-theft system that is activated, you will have to concurrently turn your steering wheel and your key to unlock it, read this complete tutorial on the steering wheel locked on Audi A4 to have the complete procedure.
- Broken, damaged or twisted key: This is the most annoying case, if it is only twisted, you can try to straighten it on a flat surface with a sledgehammer, if it is broken you will regrettably have to use the duplicate or buy a new copy of the key of your Audi A4. If it is damaged and you do not have a duplicate, you will have to get the code “VIN” and go to your dealer to obtain a copy of your key. Otherwise, last remedy, convert the cylinder and get a new key.
- Key locked in my automatic Audi A4: In cases like this, you’ll only have to go through neutral to unlock your key from the cylinder.
To find more tips on the Audi A4, take a look at the Audi A4 category.
